K&N Air Filter
01-08-2006, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan 96C2 St.Louis
Have you drilled your airbox? If not, that's a whole lot less expensive (& IMHO better) than a K&N.
Yep, I've drilled my airbox, but it sounds significantly different to another custom drilled airbox (different size of holes). I think I'm going to have another go at the airbox cover and make some of the holes a bit larger... has anyone experimented with different hole templates? Any sound/resonance gurus who could offer some sound advice (sorry...) on what hole template would give the best sound? I've still got a spare untouched airbox cover so I could always have another go...
01-08-2006, 07:05 PM
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I went to the table saw and cut the face of the airbox off - took about 11 seconds I believe. Use the fence on the table saw and make a pass with a high count blade (for paneling, masonite etc). It looks just like a factory cup airbox lid.
This does two great things - 1. excellent intake howl at upper RPM's (actually feels like it is sucking air out of your ears...) 2. Makes great room in the engine compartment. I would stick with the stock element. They are cheap and easily replaceable.
Excellent no cost mod...IMO
-Jeff
This does two great things - 1. excellent intake howl at upper RPM's (actually feels like it is sucking air out of your ears...) 2. Makes great room in the engine compartment. I would stick with the stock element. They are cheap and easily replaceable.
Excellent no cost mod...IMO
-Jeff
01-09-2006, 06:11 AM
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i simply pulled the rubber plug out as well as the snorkle... noticed quite a change in sound w/o drilling (but i'm in a cab) 
may not be sig. for a coupe' though.
may not be sig. for a coupe' though.
01-09-2006, 07:29 AM
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I have a Tiptronic, so there in no snorkle tube from the clutch on the air box, would taking out the rubber bung that covers the whole make any difference or not?
01-09-2006, 04:50 PM
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gabi yep, i actually mean the small rubber plug & the oval inlet of the airbox cover (metal on motor-sound cars) black plastic on non-ms... though it looks as though it does not snap out, it does w/ some effort. (always thought i could simply snap back when i return the car to stock) b4 selling etc...
when removed you can actually stick part of your hand in it, opens it up quite a bit imo.
i'll try & post a pic if i can.
when removed you can actually stick part of your hand in it, opens it up quite a bit imo.
i'll try & post a pic if i can.
